VOICED : Bolivianos piden deseos al dios Ekeko

The Lasita festival in Bolivia is a cultural event where people buy miniatures of desired items, hoping the Andean god Ekeko will grant them. Celebrated in La Paz and other cities, the festival features artisans selling various miniatures, from money to vehicles. Bolivians pay tribute to Ekeko, a chubby, dwarf-like idol, in hopes of receiving wealth and prosperity.

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